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Stefano della Bella

Two views of a grotto, both views with a fountain with a seated statue, seen from the left and right sides, from 'Views of the villa at Pratolino' (Vues de la villa de Pratolino)

ca. 1653
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24.7 × 37 cm (9.7 × 14.6 in)

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